

TSGT Douglas LaRue Miller, USAF, Ret., passed on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at his home in Kentwood at the age of 70. Douglas was a 1963 graduate of Spring Creek High School. He served his country for over 30 years in the U. S. Army Reserve and U. S. Air Force where he retired as a TSGT. He saw duty in the Republics of Korea, Philippines, Germany and Panama. Douglas was a member of Alcy G. Gill American Legion Post #187 in Kentwood where he served as Vice Commander. He was a faithful member of Sunny Hill Baptist Church. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Melissa "Lisa" Miller Bracy and husband, Michael L. Bracy, Kentwood, and Diya Miller Ford and husband, Douglas A. Ford, Houma; 4 grandchildren, Brandon C. Miller, Chad P. "Bit" Hebert, Jr., Brooke L. Mazac, and Savannah M. Mazac; 3 great-grandchildren, Karman, Arianna, and Breadon "Buddy"; 1 brother, Paul Miller, Amarillo, TX. Preceded in death by father, Thomas W. Miller; mother, Maude J. Miller Blades; step-father, Armon Blades; sister, Leatrice McDaniel. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 10, 2016. Services conducted by Bro. William Edwards and Dr. Danny Smith. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sunny Hill Baptist Church, 34034 Sunny Hill Rd, Mt. Hermon, LA 70450. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.